English
español
française
italiano
deutsche
日本語
polski
česky
svenska
Türkçe
Nederlands
Explaining "Slow but sure"
Reviewed and edited by 
Lloyd Cooper 13/10/2024, 12:14
Lloyd Cooper 13/10/2024, 12:14English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase "slow but sure" means that although progress might be slow, it is steady and reliable, and will eventually lead to success.
Tone
Reassuring
Origin
The phrase likely evolved from the longer proverb "Slow and steady wins the race", which is famously associated with Aesop's fable "The Tortoise and the Hare".
Examples of usage
- In building a successful business, it's wise to be slow but sure rather than rush and make mistakes.
- Her approach to learning the new language was slow but sure, ensuring that she truly understood each concept.
Phrases
